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Nature’s DNA traps: Spider webs put new spin on wildlife research
iScience
Spiders might be silent heroes in helping us understand and keep track of animals, with new Curtin research revealing their webs act like natural traps for tiny bits of environmental DNA (eDNA) from vertebrates, which could change how we learn about Read more about Nature’s DNA traps: Spider webs put new spin on wildlife research
Australia; WACurtin University -
Why can't insects resist the allure of lights at night?
Nature Communications
Why there's always a cloud of insects buzzing around your outside lights at night has remained a bit of a mystery since the Romans noticed they could use lights to trap insects, but now international scientists have shed some light on the reason. Read more about Why can't insects resist the allure of lights at night?
InternationalImperial College London, UK, Florida International University, USA -
Trial shows promise in addressing unnecessary caesarean sections
Nature Medicine
Unnecessary caesarean sections can cause avoidable harm to mothers and their babies. In a new study published in Nature Medicine, researchers found implementing the WHO Labour Care Guide can help improve women’s care during childbirth and reduce Read more about Trial shows promise in addressing unnecessary caesarean sections
Australia; VICBurnet Institute|Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Instituto de Efectividad Clínica y Sanitaria (IECS-CONICET), India; Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Science Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, India -
Powerful video amplifies End-of-Life patient voices
The release of a new video - The Patient's Perspective - marks an important advancement in end-of-life care – acknowledging that a patient’s voice provides the essential key to guide improved patient care. Associate Professor Devery believes Read more about Powerful video amplifies End-of-Life patient voices
Australia; SAFlinders University -
Link between family dog ownership and girls’ physical activity
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Researchers have found a clear link between the acquisition or loss of a family dog and the level of physical activity undertaken by children in the family, with the impact most noticeable in girls. The first study to examine the longitudinal Read more about Link between family dog ownership and girls’ physical activity
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How have abortions changed in Victoria over the past decade
Medical Journal of Australia
The rate of abortions in Victoria appears to have declined over the past decade and the proportion of women having medication abortions instead of surgical abortions in hospitals is on the rise, according to two Australian studies. In the first paper Read more about How have abortions changed in Victoria over the past decade
Australia; NSW; VICThe University of Melbourne|La Trobe University|The University of Sydney... -
Get down and get dirty - how soundwaves appear to stimulate soil
bioRxiv
A new study has found fungi respond to noise in soil, unlocking the potential for improved ecosystem recovery. Humans are energised by dance music and now new Flinders University research has recorded rapid acceleration in soil fungi growth when Read more about Get down and get dirty - how soundwaves appear to stimulate soil
Australia; SAFlinders University -
This is your brain on ADHD
JNeurosci
US scientists say they've found patterns of connectivity between brain cells that accompany the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The team analysed brain scans of more than 6,000 kids using a new technique that allowed Read more about This is your brain on ADHD
InternationalOregon Health & Science University, USA -
Aussies cutting back on more than meals as cost of living crisis bites
Australian Journal of Social Issues
Australian researchers surveyed 1,248 Tasmanians to investigate the strategies we're adopting to cope with the cost of living crisis, and found it's not just food we're cutting back on. As well as buying less and cheaper food, respondents also said Read more about Aussies cutting back on more than meals as cost of living crisis bites
Australia; NSW; TASUniversity of Tasmania|University of Wollongong -
5 UK patients 'caught' Alzheimer's from deceased growth hormone donors
Nature Medicine
Five people in the UK who were given growth hormones sourced from deceased people during childhood (which is now banned) developed early-onset Alzheimer's disease, according to UK scientists. The findings suggest that Alzheimer’s disease may have Read more about 5 UK patients 'caught' Alzheimer's from deceased growth hormone donors
InternationalUniversity College London (UCL), UK
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